Market Research Analyst

$68,027 - $100,507/Yr

Port Of Vancouver USA - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Vancouver, WA

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The Market Research Analyst at the Port of Vancouver, USA, plays a crucial role in supporting the port's mission by conducting market research and providing data analysis on markets, customers, and competitors. This position involves generating reports and presentations to communicate insights to management, investigating competitive factors, and assisting with various internal research projects. The analyst will also engage with customers and stakeholders, support marketing initiatives, and stay informed about industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and provide data and analysis on markets, customers, and competitors.
• Generate reports and presentations to communicate insights to management.
• Investigate and compare competitive factors including performance, pricing, financing, and distribution.
• Source data from numerous databases and verify data quality and accuracy.
• Assist with responses to information requests from other internal departments.
• Manage and update port tariffs ensuring compliance with Federal Maritime Commission's rules and regulations.
• Monitor port contracts and rates.
• Provide support for marketing initiatives and campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and generating leads.
• Stay informed about industry trends and market dynamics.
• Engage with customers, external stakeholders, and industry colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in business, economics, transportation, international trade, or related discipline.
• Experience working in a business environment performing economic or market research, forecasting, statistical and data analysis, or related experience.
• Presentation creation, delivery, and technical and business writing experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in working with numbers and data.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card) upon hire.
• Advanced personal computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with business intelligence software such as Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Customer service background preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance